Your dog's requirements may vary from the above feeding guide. Weigh your dog monthly, consult with your veterinarian and adjust quantities as necessary to maintain optimal weight. When in ideal body condition, your dog should have a slight waist behind the ribs when viewed from above. If you're unsure about how much to feed your dog, seek veterinary/professional advice.

If feeding Drs. Foster & Smith dog food for the first time, gradually adjust your dog's current diet to avoid stomach upset. Mix 1/4 part Drs. Foster & Smith food with current food for 2-3 days. Gradually increase the new food and decrease current food over 7-10 days until you are feeding all Drs. Foster & Smith food.

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Senior Dog Food 6 lb bag
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We are so relieved to have access to such a high quality safe food to give our three black labs......In addition, it is so convenient having the food delivered right to our door......Our personal vet recommeded your catalog to us for a medication we administer to our dogs and we were so pleased with your service that we switched to the dog food, as well....thank you for all you do to insure the health and well bing of our furry people...........
March 23, 2015

Love this food
My 10yr lab x really enjoys this food.
My preference would to be available in more than 1 flavor.
This has helped Bear to lose weight which in turn has helped his joints.
I appreciate the quality that goes into the food.
We had allergy issues when he was younger. The ingredients agree with our boy.
March 12, 2015

Finally.... one he likes
We had tried several different kinds of dog food and with all of them some kind of bribe like shredded cheese had to be added in order for him to eat. We decided to try Drs. Foster and Smith senior food. He dove right into the bowl immediately and finished without any added incentive. He loves it and has been losing some of his overweight pounds. So glad we found something he really seems to enjoy.
March 8, 2015

no complaints
my dogs love this food, they are healthy and happy eating it. I love that it is delivered to my porch, no in/out of cart and car.
March 5, 2015

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Looking for a replacement dog food for my older dog and I need something with glucosamine and chondroitin, I've tried supplements in the past but she won't eat them, she's a very picky eater. I need a dog food that contains these supplements.

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The Large Breed Senior and Large Breed Weight Control made by Blue Buffalo both have the ingredients you are looking for. I have been feeding this food to my 10 year old German Shepherd for years and he has no problems with his hips at all!! It is expensive but well worth it when you don't have the vet bills that others have by not feeding a proper diet that your pet needs to stay healthy and live a happier, more fulfilling life! I also feed the multi grain biscuits by Drs. Foster/Smith exclusively for his treats. He loves them and they are fat free and good for him! :-)

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I BELIEVE THE DOG FOODS DO NOT CONTAIN THE TWO INGREDIENTS YOU MENTIONED. I KNOW YOU WOULD HAVE TO PAY QUITE A BIT FOR FOOD CONTAINING THOSE INGREDIENTS IF THERE IS SUCH A PRODUCT. I USE "JOINT CARE 3" FOR MY OLDER DOG. THEY ARE FLAVORED TABLETS AND SHE EATS THEM LIKE A TREAT OR ADDED TO HER FOOD. I THINK IT'S WORTH THE EXTRA PURCHASE. WE TAKE GOOD CARE OF OUR "EXTENDED FAMILY" NO MATTER WHAT THE COST.

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I don't know, but my 12 year old dog has become more active since he started eating this dog food. He lost some weight, and now he thinks he can go running with me again. Who am I to say no??

I would suggest you contact Dr. Foster and Smith to ask them. This food was very highly recommended by The Whole Dog Journal, a "Consumer Report" type of publication for dogs -- no commercial advertising accepted.

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I use this dog food for both of my dogs, aged 12 and 8. They are both very active (they accompany me cross-country skiing or hiking 2-3 times a week) and readily eat the Senior dog food. Sometimes, I add a bit of chicken broth or canned dog food to entice them when they aren't very hungry, but it usually isn't a problem. I highly recommend the Senior formula for the aging dog.

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Thank you for your question. Veterinarians generally consider a dog in the last third of his normal life expectancy to be "older." For example, a large breed dog (such as a Great Dane) that normally lives to be 9 years old would be considered "senior" at age 6. A Poodle that normally lives to 15 years would be "senior" at 10. Of course, many exceptions exist, and if a dog is active and in good shape, he may be able to be fed the adult formulas and exercised as if he is a younger dog. Routine veterinary exams and blood testing can help determine what diet is best for your older dog.

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Blue Buffalo Life Protection Large Breed Senior Chicken
& Rice Dog Food is holistically formulated to offer prime nutrition for larger dogs in their golden years. Real chicken as the first ingredient offers a delicious supply of the essential ...